My philosophy is take enough pics...I will get lucky a couple times. :) Not trained. Not professional. Just having fun with what I see.
I love editing my photos and enjoy it in others. I feel like when editing - you bring out the wow that made you pull out the camera in the first place.
I won't even pretend to be a pro...I just love photography and hope for those lucky shots.
My favorite photographers see things from a different angle.